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A blog that explores the limitless possibilities of a gap year
EF Gap Semester in January
Make the world your classroom this January Why taking EF’s Gap Semester Abroad in January was the best decision I ever made After my first year of college, I couldn’t imagine going through the same experience for the next 3 years in a row. I was already sick of the same routine…
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“I grew up believing there was a linear path”: Gap Year Alumna, Hannah reflects on her time abroad
This post was written by our inspiring alumna, Hannah S. I grew up believing there was a linear path that I needed to follow if I wanted to live a successful life. Thanks to my gap semester with EF, I now know that isn’t always the case. Success is measured by one’s ability to…
READ MORECulture-seekers, Foodies, and Fashionistas: Tokyo is calling!
Tokyo, Japan is home to 13 million people and over 30 million in the greater Tokyo area where EF Gap Year students can see, smell, and taste their way through the incredible history of this Eastern Asian landscape. Tokyo is often referred to as “a city of cities” because of the 26 cities within the…
READ MOREA Study in Smiles
This post was written by our inspiring alumni, Samantha D. As a photographer, a traveler, and a curious mind, I had the opportunity of a lifetime. I got to travel the world for six months. And I got to bring my camera along with me. A Study in Smiles is a project I…
READ MORE5 Tips for Blogging about Your Gap Year
So, you’re going on a Gap Year and you want a way to tell everyone from your mom to your camp friends to your weird uncle everything that’s going on without having to reiterate the same stories over and over again. Blogging is the most efficient and easiest way to do this, but, where to start? Here…
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It’s college decision time. Here are 5 good reasons to take a gap year instead.
College decision time. Now is when you’re hearing back from colleges and thinking about your next big step toward the future. You’re lucky if you’ve already gotten into your first-choice school to begin a degree program in your dream career. You’re also in a minority. Studies show that a growing percentage of graduating high school…
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Top 5 reasons guidance counselors recommend gap years
Gap years between high school and college are commonly viewed as a rite of passage in countries around the globe, especially in Europe. Slowly, parents and students in the United States are waking up and realizing the awesome benefits taking a step off the traditional path provides. However, while gap years grow more and more…
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The (unexpected) ways I grew from my gap year
Count on growth and change If you’re considering taking a gap year you probably expect to see some changes in yourself on the other side. I certainly expected as much when I embarked on my gap year journey. A well-rounded gap year should result in growth and development in a number of areas. You might…
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Top 5 reasons why parents worry about gap years (and why they shouldn’t)
There are many reasons why parents worry about sending their graduating seniors on gap year before college. But recent studies show, most of these worries are unfounded. Here are the most common gap year worries harbored by parents—and some data to help puts those fears to rest. 1) Gap Years are for the rich,…
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A brief history of the gap year
The term gap year is thrown around a lot these days, but it’s important to understand exactly what it is people are referring to. Unfortunately, when a lot of people hear “gap year” they think of sitting on your parents couch and binge watching Netflix in lieu of freshman year. While some people might choose to…
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